Radiologist Director

General Purpose

The Radiology Director will perform X-rays and CT scans. The Radiology Director will communicate the state of Radiology functions to the CEO on a regular basis. This individual will make recommendations and participate in the planning, organization, and coordination of the overall operation of the Radiology Department. These services are provided for the Emergency Department, Clinic and hospital inpatients. This individual must have the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team.

The Radiology Director will maintain a high level of professionalism, which positively promotes the image of the hospital. This position will have the ability to educate patients and families as to the nature of procedures. This will require strong interpersonal skills. The Radiology Director will require the ability to follow complex instructions and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. The Radiology Director will participate in daily functions of the Radiology Department and must be available some nights and weekends.

The Radiology Director will oversee the On-Call Schedule for the department.

• Establish, review and revise radiology policies and procedures. Establish, review and revise quality assurance procedures for the radiology department. Review preventative maintenance for equipment and instruments. Review equipment and instrument contracts. Review patient reports and billing charges to assure appropriate patient care. Train and encourage staff compliance with safety regulations and use of personal protective equipment. Train and encourage staff compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  
  Assure compliance of departmental and institutional policies, procedures, and regulations. Train, supervise and assist in evaluating work performance of the departmental staff. Develop work performance standards. Assure appropriate staff coverage and workloads. Provide technical expertise as needed or requested. Participate in long‑range planning for new hospital departmental services and in developing and maintaining departmental budgets. Maintain departmental supplies. Maintain departmental equipment and instrument requirements.
  
  Consult and communicate when adding procedures and resolving problems. Submit the necessary radiology surveys, quality control and calibration verifications for review as required. Maintain continuing education credits and help monitor staffs' continuing education credits.

• Performs a variety of technical and supportive activities in a hospital to assist medical staff in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, including operating X‑ray equipment.
• Assumes triage responsibility for maintaining the orderly and efficient flow of patients through the radiology department.
• Calibrates and performs routine maintenance on X‑ray equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Follows written and verbal instructions.
• Works under limited supervision; demonstrates ability to work without immediate supervision.
• Maintains an effective information management system.
• Maintains positive relationships with hospital staff, medical staff, patients and visitors.
• Participates in problem solving as needed.
• Operates fixed and mobile radiographic equipment to produce routine diagnostic medical images. Computes techniques and adjusts control panel settings such as kilovoltage, exposure time, milliamperage, and focal spot size.
• Positions patients to image desired anatomic structures. Selects image recording media, adjusts table or cassette holder, aligns X‑ray tube for correct distance and angle, and restricts radiation beam for maximum patient protection. Exposes and processes images.
• Operates equipment associated with Computed Radiography (CR), Digital Radiography (DR), diagnostic/clinical workstations, film digitizers, optical disk storage systems, network and computer interface.
• Performs general diagnostic imaging activities; reproduces images.
• Works closely with providers and assists in appropriate diagnostics.
• Cleans and inspects equipment and performs preventive maintenance. Receives patients, prepares and processes examination…